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<p>The Government paused its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and
Foreign Policy in April due to the pressing need to focus on COVID-19. We have formally
recommenced the Review, building on the work done since the Review was first launched
in February.</p><p>Our aim continues to be for an ambitious and bold Integrated Review
that is guided by the UK's foreign policy and national security objectives.</p><p>We
will be engaging with Parliament, the Devolved Administrations, external experts and
wider stakeholders with an interest in our nation's security and prosperity. This
includes our allies and partners, building on our ongoing dialogue on COVID-19 response
and recovery.</p><p>The Government will conduct targeted engagement that will bring
crucial external voices and expertise to bear in defining our ambition for the UK's
role in the world and setting the country on the best possible trajectory for the
future.</p><p>The Integrated Review will remain closely aligned with the Comprehensive
Spending Review, to ensure that departments are equipped with the resources they need
to enact the Integrated Review's conclusions. The Comprehensive Spending Review will
be published in the autumn.</p>
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